American Heart Doctor Helps Children in Uganda

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surgery – n. a treatment in which a doctor cuts into someone’s body in order to repair or remove damaged or diseased parts (synonym for “operation”)

chamber – n. a small space inside the heart

circulation – n. the movement of blood through the body

versus – prep. against; a word used to indicate that two different things or choices are being compared or considered

artery – n. any one of the tubes or passagways that carry blood from the heart to all parts of the body

valve – n. a structure in the heart that temporarily stops the flow of fluid or that allows fluid to move in one direction only

entirely – adv. completely or fully

access – n. a way of being able to use or get something

noble – adj. relating to a good, important and worthy act

perspective – n. a way of thinking about and understanding something (such as a particular issue or life in general)

transition – v. to make a change from one place or condition to another

fledgling program – compound noun a program that is new, or getting started. (Fledgling is the gerund form of the verb “fledge,” which means it functions as a noun, and in this case it occurs as part of a compound noun. A compound noun is a noun that is made with two or more words. A compound noun is usually [noun + noun] or [adjective + noun], but there are other combinations. Each compound noun acts as a single unit and can be modified by adjectives and other nouns.)

region – n. an area that is different from other areas in some way

innovative – adj. having new ideas about how something can be done

implementation – n. the putting in place of a plan or program

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